In 2021 the number of unicorns in South Korea grew from 13 to 18, according to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The government is keen to see that continue, launching a project t...
Feast on canapes and cocktails as we get behind the scenes with The Economist editorial team in South-East Asia. Sit back and relax while we explore the insider’s guide to their as...
In 2020 Japan spent 3.6% of its GDP ($148bn) on R&D. In the decade 2000-2010 it registered more patents on renewable energy technology than any other country. The QR code, used...
As The Economist reported back in March about the delicate balancing act that President Yoon Suk-yeol must walk between China and the United States, “South Korea sends a quarter of...
Corporate Social Responsibility is becoming more ingrained in corporate cultures and company strategies.In addition to the good that companies can do in their societies there are a...